Product Description
Booking oval starter plate - 9½ x 7½" hire gives professional caterers and event organisers a distinct shape for early courses. These white porcelain dishes measure 24.5cm by 19cm, providing a specific footprint for individual bread servings, amuse-bouches, or small appetisers. Each unit weighs 0.95kg, giving the dish a substantial feel in hand while remaining manageable for waiting staff during busy banquet services. You stack these items securely in standard catering crates for safe transport to your venue.
Managing your oval starter plate - 9½ x 7½" hire
Commercial catering requires practical logistics alongside visual appeal. Expo Hire operates a "Send It Back Dirty" policy on all crockery. Your team packs the plates away unwashed after the meal, and our warehouse staff handle the cleaning process. This removes the need for on-site washing facilities and reduces turnaround times for your kitchen crew. Every order also includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental chips or breakages that occur during standard use at corporate events or weddings.
Organising large-scale hospitality means coordinating multiple suppliers and managing tight schedules. You source your entire setup through our platform, combining these dishes with catering equipment hire for the back of house. We supply everything from commercial ovens to hot cupboards. For the dining area, you match your crockery with our table hire options to complete your floor plan. The crisp white finish of the porcelain contrasts well with dark linens or exposed wood surfaces.
- Colour
- White
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- 9½" x 7½" (24.5cm x 19cm)
- Weight
- 0.95kg
We deliver from 11 regional depots, calculating transport costs by road distance from your nearest branch with rates starting from £40 ex-VAT. You receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS arrival time on the morning of your delivery. We require no security deposit to secure your booking. Stock levels update in real time on this page. Select your dates to check availability and confirm your order online.
Technical
| Material | Porcelain |
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| Weight | 0.95 kg |
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This oval starter plate measures 24.5cm by 19cm (9½ by 7½ inches) and is made of white porcelain. Its distinctive shape is designed for presenting appetizers or small dishes as part of a professional catering service.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £0.54 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £0.09 per extra day up to day 7, £0.07 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.05 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £0.45 |
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| 2 | £0.45 |
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| 3 | £0.45 |
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| 5 | £0.63 |
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| 7 | £0.81 |
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| 14 | £1.28 |
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| 21 | £1.76 |
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| 35 | £2.54 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
